US Bridges

SR2007 over Maiden Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2010 · Structure no. 000000000350115

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2007 over Maiden Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2007 over Maiden Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2007
CrossesMaiden Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2010
RouteState Highway 2007
Coordinates35.58488, -81.22781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2007 over Maiden Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2007 over Maiden Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2007 over Maiden Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2007 over Maiden Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR2007 over Maiden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.